Radford Doors & Gates launches tech donation drive with Computers 2 Kids

Radford Doors & Gates is starting a company-wide technology donation initiative with San Diego nonprofit Computers 2 Kids to refurbish unused devices for families and children. The effort will gather equipment from the company’s office and employees to help expand access to technology and internet service.

Why it matters: - The drive turns unused devices into refurbished equipment for families and children who need technology access. - The partnership gives Radford Doors & Gates a simple employee participation channel for local giving. - Computers 2 Kids can use the donations to support its work improving access to computers and the internet.

What happened: - Radford Doors & Gates launched a technology donation initiative with Computers 2 Kids, a San Diego nonprofit. - The effort begins at Radford Doors & Gates’ office, where staff will identify computers and other eligible equipment no longer in use. - Employees can also bring in personal technology they no longer need. - Radford Doors & Gates is combining those contributions into a larger donation for Computers 2 Kids.

The details: - Computers 2 Kids refurbishes donated computers and other devices for families and children. - Eligible equipment can be repaired and prepared for reuse instead of being discarded. - The initiative is intended to help people who may otherwise have limited access to technology and internet service. - Radford Doors & Gates co-owner Emily Souliotes is coordinating the initiative. - Souliotes said the company saw an opportunity to put office technology to better use and let employees take part in the effort.

Between the lines: - The program extends Radford Doors & Gates’ local community involvement beyond its core business. - The company is using a workplace collection model, which can make donations easier to organize than a one-off drive. - The partnership also fits a broader need for refurbished devices as schools and families continue to seek affordable access to technology.

What's next: - Radford Doors & Gates will continue collecting eligible office equipment and employee donations for Computers 2 Kids. - Donated devices will be reviewed, refurbished and prepared for new users. - The company may use the initiative as a recurring community effort if participation is strong.

The bottom line: - Radford Doors & Gates is turning unused technology into a community resource by channeling donations to families through Computers 2 Kids.